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Jinshanling Great Wall in N. China dazzles in first snow of 2023

The Jinshanling section of the Great Wall, located in Luanping County, Hebei Province, has transformed into a picturesque winter wonderland following the first snowfall of 2023.

This iconic structure, which dates back to the 3rd century BC and was completed during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spanning several provinces and cities in China. The Jinshanling section, constructed in the 16th century, winds through the mountains, approximately 130 km northeast of Beijing.

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ECO Leaders Meet in Khankendi for 17th Summit

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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, with the participation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other regional leaders. Hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the summit brought together heads of state and government from Iran, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

In his speech, President Erdoğan criticized Israel’s regional actions, stating, “We can neither abandon the Palestinian cause nor remain silent as the Netanyahu administration turns our region into a bloodbath.” Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended recent Iranian military actions under the UN Charter’s right to self-defense. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said, “Currently, Azerbaijan is building new cities and villages on the lands that Armenia turned into ruins, the Great Return program is being implemented.”

Established in 1985 as a continuation of the earlier RCD platform, the ECO aims to boost regional cooperation among its 10 member states. The summit, held every two years, facilitates joint initiatives across sectors such as trade, transport, energy, and health.

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